St Kilda midfielder David Armitage is still in hospital being monitored for infection arising from the deep knee laceration he suffered against Adelaide on April 13.
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Armitage slashed his knee open against the Crows in round four and has been in hospital ever since, with the Saints confirming on Monday that they expect him to miss at least two more matches.
The tough on-baller sustained the injury when he landed on the bottom of Patrick Dangerfield’s boot, as he dived to tackle the Crows star in the heavy loss at Etihad Stadium.
Armitage told officials that he saw no blood at the time, but looked down and could see ligaments below the kneecap in his leg.
Having put together a solid season up to that point, the Saints will be keen to get Armitage back, especially after last week's win against Essendon put the club's win-loss record to 3-2, which has Alan Richardson's team just outside the top eight.
